5G set to debut in a production car

HiPhi 1 will become the world’s first production car equipped with 5G technology.

The connected tech, which is to be supplied by China Telecom, will introduce the world’s first human-oriented architecture, which is said to be self-adaptive and capable of learning how to, “Create diversified solutions to enhance the user experience”.

HiPhi 1’s neural network has four super-brain controllers and six MPUs, all of which are connected by 1G Ethernet providing a higher communication rate than traditional CAN networks. The vehicle has more than 500 sensors.

The car will apparently be able to analyze large amounts of information and make decisions, utilizing cloud computing with a powerful data analysis engine to build an intelligent and smart vehicle.

The all-electric HiPhi 1 is getting ready for production with official deliveries due to start in 2021.